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WorksheetsUnit 5 - The New Republic
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following were part of President Washington's cabinet? Check all that apply.
Department of War.
Department of State.
Treasury Department.
Education Department.
How did the Judiciary Act of 1789 help settle the debate between having national and state courts? Choose two correct answers.
Congress established a federal court system with 13 district courts and three circuit courts
Federal courts would not have the power to reserve state decisions.
The Supreme Court would have the final authority over issues.
State laws would be eliminated.
According to the state's rights theory of the Constitution, what does each state have the authority to do?
nullify federal law.
choose the president.
rewrite the Bill of Rights.
increase the number of U.S. senators.
Which of these was one of the ways Republicans viewed the Alien and Sedition Acts?
As a tool to remove political parties.
As a way to increase citizen's rights.
As an attack on the right of free speech.
As a necessity to keep order in the new nation.
Which of these events led to the addition of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution?
The Whiskey Rebellion.
The election of 1800.
The Alien and Sedition Act.
The establishment of a national bank.
Which of the following were effects of the appointments of midnight judges? Check all that apply.
Power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.
Broadened state power at the expense of the federal government.
Elastic Clause allowing Congress to do more than expressly given in the Constitution.
The Judicial Branch has a duty to uphold the Constitution.
In the election of 1800, there was a tie between Jefferson and Burr for president. Who made the decision of who the next president would be, thus breaking the tie?
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The department heads in the Executive Branch
The House of Representatives
Read the following opinion on the role of people in government. Only educated men of property should hold public office. Ordinary people were too likely to be swayed.Which political party held this view?
Federalists
Republicans
Read the following opinion on the role of people in government. Liberty would only be safe if ordinary people participated in government. Which political party held this view?
Federalists
Republicans
Why did most Federalists favor good relations with Great Britain?
They feared their military power.
They depended on their business.
They wanted to be protected by them.
They hoped to move there someday.
In Washington's farewell address, what advice does President Washington give to Americans?
To pay their taxes without complaint.
To continue to work together economically as one nation.
To isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
Do not let political party loyalty divide the nation.
How did Hamilton’s tariffs and taxes help solve our country’s financial problems? Choose 2 correct answers.
It encouraged people to buy American goods securing our businesses.
It provided 90% of our national income
It helped other countries make money and thus secured good relations.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
Republicans believed that the U.S. economy should be based on...
trade.
business.
agriculture.
manufacturing.
According to Alexander Hamilton, how would a national bank serve the country's interests?
It would eliminate the need for taxes.
It would provide loans to businesspeople.
It would create jobs for U.S. citizens.
It would be a place for foreign countries to deposit money.
Between Hamilton and Jefferson, which leader would American business owners favor and why? Choose all that apply.
Hamilton, because of his emphasis on agriculture and free trade.
Hamilton, because he favored rule by the wealthy
Hamilton, because he emphasized manufacturing.
Hamllton, because he believed in strong tariffs to encourage the sale of manufactured products in the states.
President George Washington offered advice about the conduct of United States foreign policy. What did his advice include? Choose all that apply.
We should use justice in choosing peace or war;
The United States should not become involved with frequent controversies of Europe
We should pay back all debts or face war with foreign countries.
We should extend American commercial relations to foreign nations with as little political connection as possible
Why did Jefferson favor expanding the nation westward to acquire more land?
He believed property owners would fight to protect their rights and preserve the republic.
He believed it was the destiny of the country to expand.
He believed businesses expanding west would help the country's economy.
He believed the national bank would fund the expansion.
What problems did the new nation face in regards to Native Americans in the West? Choose 2 correct answers.
Natives that signed treaties with the U.S. ignored the treaties and continued to move onto lands promised to them.
Natives west of the Rocky Mountains continued moving onto promised lands.
Native Americans refused to sign a treaty with the U.S. over land ownership in the west.
Native Americans between the Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River denied the U.S. government had any authority over them.
Which of these was a major issue dividing the Federalist and Republican parties.
How to divide the nation's wealth.
How many terms a president should serve in office.
How large and powerful the military should be.
How large and powerful the federal government should be.
Why was neutrality with Europe so difficult for the U.S.? Choose 2 correct answers.
Southerners sided with France in Europe.
Southerners sided with Spanish trade partners.
Northerners favored their British trade partners.
Northerners favored their Portuguese trade partners.
Which slogan portrayed the U.S. response to the XYZ Affair?
Free trade and sailors rights!
No taxation without representation!
Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!
First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen!
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers refused to pay taxes on whiskey.
Farmers refused to use grain to produce whiskey.
The government would not allow the trade of whiskey.
The government made the production of whiskey illegal.
Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion?
He feared the citizens would start another revolution.
He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors.
He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government's authority.
He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader.
Why was neutrality with Europe so difficult for the U.S.? Choose two correct answers.
Southerners sided with Britain.
Southerners sided with France.
Northerners (manufacturers/merchants) who traded with Britain favored Britain.
Northerners (manufacturers/merchants) who traded with France favored France.
What did the Jay Treaty accomplish in 1796? Check all that apply.
The United States bought land from Spain.
The British agreed to pay damages for American ships they had seized.
The British agreed to allow some American ships to trade with British colonies in the Caribbean.
The British removed their troops from the Ohio Valley.
